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Sterilization container

a technology of sterilization container and container body, which is applied in the direction of mechanical equipment, disinfection, operating means/releasing devices of valves, etc., can solve problems such as creating difficulty in opening containers, and achieve the effects of facilitating long-term field operation, limiting the potential for contamination, and being light weight and durabl

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-10-24
HOFFMAN MICHAEL D +1
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The invention is a flash sterilization container that is light weight and durable with easily stacked for storage, transport and use. It includes a tray and lid with recesses and projections for safe stacking of containers. The bottom also has handles for easy conveyance. A gasket is provided for a tight seal when the lid is secured to the tray. The container is closed before removal from the autoclave, reducing the potential for contamination. The technical effects of the invention are easy handling, durability, and secure protection against contamination.

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The container is so sealed that the cooling process creates a significant partial vacuum inside the container sufficient to create difficulty in opening the container.

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[0026]The flash sterilization container embodying the invention includes an upper lid component and a lower bottom component. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the flash sterilization container 1, in a sealed condition, having an upper lid component 10 and a lower bottom component 20. The bottom 20 includes a pair of handles 22A and 22B located on opposite sides of the tray. A latching mechanism 24 is position on one side of the sterilization container 1 and is pivotally mounted on bottom 20. The latching mechanism 24 includes a pair of flanges that are sized and configured to engage horizontally oriented pins 12A and 12B that are positioned on the lid 10. A hinge arrangement is positioned on the sterilization container 1 on the side opposite the latching mechanism 24. The hinge arrangement includes a pair of “C” shaped arms 26 extending upwards from the tray 20 that can be positioned into operative engagement with horizontally oriented pins 14A and 14B located on lid 10. The pins 12A...

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Abstract

A sterilization container having a lid and a bottom. The lid is provided with a plurality if bimetal valves that will fully open and fully close at a preset temperature. The lid also includes a pressure equalization valve to relieve pressure from the container that will occur during the heating and cooling process. The bottom and the lid are formed from light weight and highly durable material so provide an easily handled and long lasting apparatus. Each lid includes a plurality of recesses and each bottom includes a plurality of complimentary projections such that multiple containers can be safely stacked upon one another.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]In accordance with 37 C.F.R. §1.76, a claim of priority is included in an Application Data Sheet filed concurrently herewith. Accordingly, the present invention claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §§119(e), 120, 121, and / or 365(c) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61 / 636,850 entitled “STERILIZATION CONTAINER”, filed on Apr. 23, 2012, the contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to the field of flash and terminal sterilization and, in particular, to a sterilization container used for autoclaving of medical devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Prior to medical and surgical procedures, medical devices and surgical instruments must be sterilized to reduce the risk of infection. Various sterilization techniques are utilized in the medical field, such as irradiation of equipment, treatment using antimicrobial solutions, and temperature sterilization techniques.[0004]One of the most commonly employed te...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61L2/07
CPCA61L2/07A61L2/26A61L2202/182
Inventor HOFFMAN, MICHAEL D.GOLDBERG, FRANKLIN
Owner HOFFMAN MICHAEL D
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